The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:00:35 P.M.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

12:08:44 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:50 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 7.

2:01:00 P.M.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

2:02:40 P.M.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:02:42 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Emmer of MN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2:03:06 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:10:53 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:45 P.M. today.

3:45:18 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 7.

3:45:25 P.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

3:46:00 P.M.

H.R. 5338

Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5338 — "To reduce passenger wait times at airports, and for other purposes."

3:46:05 P.M.

H.R. 5338

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:46:17 P.M.

H.R. 5338

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5338.

4:03:45 P.M.

H.R. 5338

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

4:03:47 P.M.

H.R. 5338

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

4:04:27 P.M.

H.R. 5273

Mr. Tiberi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5273 — "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for regulatory relief under the Medicare program for certain providers of services and suppliers and increased transparency in hospital coding and enrollment data, and for other purposes."

4:04:44 P.M.

H.R. 5273

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:04:46 P.M.

H.R. 5273

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5273.

4:23:24 P.M.

H.R. 5273

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

4:23:26 P.M.

H.R. 5273

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

4:24:19 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 129

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Con. Res. 129 — "Expressing support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and urging the Federal Republic of Germany to reaffirm its commitment to this goal through a financial commitment to comprehensively address the unique health and welfare needs of vulnerable Holocaust victims, including home care and other medically prescribed needs."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

4:49:24 P.M.

H.R. 4906

Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4906 — "To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the eligibility of employees of a land management agency in a time-limited appointment to compete for a permanent appointment at any Federal agency, and for other purposes."

4:49:36 P.M.

H.R. 4906

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:49:38 P.M.

H.R. 4906

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4906.

5:00:10 P.M.

H.R. 4906

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

5:00:35 P.M.

H.R. 4904

Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4904 — "To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue a directive on the management of software licenses, and for other purposes."

5:00:48 P.M.

H.R. 4904

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:00:50 P.M.

H.R. 4904

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4904.

5:18:49 P.M.

H.R. 4904

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

5:19:40 P.M.

H.R. 1815

Mr. Hardy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1815 — "To facilitate certain pinyon-juniper related projects in Lincoln County, Nevada, to modify the boundaries of certain wilderness areas in the State of Nevada, and to provide for the implementation of a conservation plan for the Virgin River, Nevada."

5:19:54 P.M.

H.R. 1815

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:19:56 P.M.

H.R. 1815

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1815.

5:25:59 P.M.

H.R. 1815

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

5:26:20 P.M.

H.R. 87

Mr. Hardy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 87 — "To modify the boundary of the Shiloh National Military Park located in Tennessee and Mississippi, to establish Parker's Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

5:34:02 P.M.

H.R. 87

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

5:34:10 P.M.

H.R. 2733

Mr. Hardy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2733 — "To require the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for certain Indian tribes, and for other purposes."

5:34:25 P.M.

H.R. 2733

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:34:28 P.M.

H.R. 2733

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2733.

5:39:48 P.M.

H.R. 2733

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

5:39:51 P.M.

H.R. 2733

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

5:40:19 P.M.

H.R. 3070

Mr. Hardy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3070 — "To clarify that for purposes of all Federal laws governing marine fisheries management, the landward boundary of the exclusive economic zone between areas south of Montauk, New York, and Point Judith, Rhode Island, and for other purposes."

5:40:38 P.M.

H.R. 3070

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:40:40 P.M.

H.R. 3070

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3070.

5:48:20 P.M.

H.R. 3070

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

5:48:24 P.M.

H.R. 3070

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

5:48:27 P.M.

H.R. 3070

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

5:49:08 P.M.

H.R. 3826

Mr. Hardy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3826 — "To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to modify provisions relating to certain land exchanges in the Mt. Hood Wilderness in the State of Oregon."

5:49:10 P.M.

H.R. 3826

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:49:11 P.M.

H.R. 3826

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3826.

5:58:01 P.M.

H.R. 3826

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

5:58:16 P.M.

H.R. 2009

Mr. Hardy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2009 — "To provide for the conveyance of certain land inholdings owned by the United States to the Tucson Unified School District and to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona."

5:58:25 P.M.

H.R. 2009

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:58:26 P.M.

H.R. 2009

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2009.

6:03:37 P.M.

H.R. 2009

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

6:03:39 P.M.

H.R. 2009

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

6:03:55 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

6:30:33 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 7.

6:30:35 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

6:31:35 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 129

Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 129 — "Expressing support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and urging the Federal Republic of Germany to reaffirm its commitment to this goal through a financial commitment to comprehensively address the unique health and welfare needs of vulnerable Holocaust victims, including home care and other medically prescribed needs."

6:53:33 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 129

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 0 (Roll no. 269).

6:53:36 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 129

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

6:53:52 P.M.

H.R. 4906

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4906 — "To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the eligibility of employees of a land management agency in a time-limited appointment to compete for a permanent appointment at any Federal agency, and for other purposes."

7:00:57 P.M.

H.R. 4906

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 0 (Roll no. 270).

7:00:58 P.M.

H.R. 4906

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:01:18 P.M.

H.R. 4904

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4904 — "To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue a directive on the management of software licenses, and for other purposes."

7:07:45 P.M.

H.R. 4904

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 0 (Roll no. 271).

7:08:25 P.M.

H.R. 4904

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:08:32 P.M.

H.R. 1815

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1815 — "To facilitate certain pinyon-juniper related projects in Lincoln County, Nevada, to modify the boundaries of certain wilderness areas in the State of Nevada, and to provide for the implementation of a conservation plan for the Virgin River, Nevada."

7:14:21 P.M.

H.R. 1815

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 7 (Roll no. 272).

7:14:22 P.M.

H.R. 1815

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:14:30 P.M.

Mr. Culberson filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 5393.

7:15:01 P.M.

Mr. Diaz-Balart filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 5394.

7:15:39 P.M.

Mr. Collins (GA) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 767.

7:16:46 P.M.

Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on June 8. Agreed to without objection.

7:17:08 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

7:26:38 P.M.

Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking - Pursuant to section 3(a) of the Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission Act of 2016(Pub L. 114-140), and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed Mr. Ron Haskins, Rockville, MD, Co-Chairman; Mr. Bruce Meyer, Chicago, IL, and Mr. Robert Hahn, Hillsboro Beach, FL.

7:28:09 P.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

7:38:09 P.M.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2576.

7:38:21 P.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further Special Order speeches.

8:15:28 P.M.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

8:15:38 P.M.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

8:15:39 P.M.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 8, 2016.

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 0 (Roll no. 269).

6:31:35 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 129 — "Expressing support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and urging the Federal Republic of Germany to reaffirm its commitment to this goal through a financial commitment to comprehensively address the unique health and welfare needs of vulnerable Holocaust victims, including home care and other medically prescribed needs."

4:48:36 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Con. Res. 129 — "Expressing support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and urging the Federal Republic of Germany to reaffirm its commitment to this goal through a financial commitment to comprehensively address the unique health and welfare needs of vulnerable Holocaust victims, including home care and other medically prescribed needs."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 7 (Roll no. 272).

7:08:32 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1815 — "To facilitate certain pinyon-juniper related projects in Lincoln County, Nevada, to modify the boundaries of certain wilderness areas in the State of Nevada, and to provide for the implementation of a conservation plan for the Virgin River, Nevada."

5:25:59 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

5:19:56 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1815.

5:19:54 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:19:40 P.M.

Mr. Hardy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1815 — "To facilitate certain pinyon-juniper related projects in Lincoln County, Nevada, to modify the boundaries of certain wilderness areas in the State of Nevada, and to provide for the implementation of a conservation plan for the Virgin River, Nevada."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

5:58:26 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2009.

5:58:25 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:58:16 P.M.

Mr. Hardy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2009 — "To provide for the conveyance of certain land inholdings owned by the United States to the Tucson Unified School District and to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

5:40:40 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3070.

5:40:38 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:40:19 P.M.

Mr. Hardy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3070 — "To clarify that for purposes of all Federal laws governing marine fisheries management, the landward boundary of the exclusive economic zone between areas south of Montauk, New York, and Point Judith, Rhode Island, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

5:49:11 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3826.

5:49:10 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:49:08 P.M.

Mr. Hardy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3826 — "To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to modify provisions relating to certain land exchanges in the Mt. Hood Wilderness in the State of Oregon."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 0 (Roll no. 271).

7:01:18 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4904 — "To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue a directive on the management of software licenses, and for other purposes."

5:18:49 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

5:00:50 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4904.

5:00:48 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:00:35 P.M.

Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4904 — "To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue a directive on the management of software licenses, and for other purposes."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 0 (Roll no. 270).

6:53:52 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4906 — "To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the eligibility of employees of a land management agency in a time-limited appointment to compete for a permanent appointment at any Federal agency, and for other purposes."

5:00:10 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

4:49:38 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4906.

4:49:36 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:49:24 P.M.

Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4906 — "To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the eligibility of employees of a land management agency in a time-limited appointment to compete for a permanent appointment at any Federal agency, and for other purposes."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

4:04:46 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5273.

4:04:44 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:04:27 P.M.

Mr. Tiberi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5273 — "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for regulatory relief under the Medicare program for certain providers of services and suppliers and increased transparency in hospital coding and enrollment data, and for other purposes."

Mr. Hardy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 87 — "To modify the boundary of the Shiloh National Military Park located in Tennessee and Mississippi, to establish Parker's Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes."